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The Importance of Boundaries for Your Gundog: Building Trust and Enhancing Performance

Welcome to our latest blog post on gundog training! In this podcast and post, we are going to delve deeper into the importance of establishing boundaries for your gundog and…

Protecting Your Gundog: Steps to Prevent Dog Theft During Pet Theft Awareness Week

The Importance of Awareness As a woman who owns and trains her own gundog, you likely have a deep emotional bond with your canine companion. That’s why it’s important to…

Episode 79. Training Gundogs: Taming the Perfection Monster and Embracing Imperfection

In this podcast, we explore the pressure of training gundogs to be perfect and how it affects us as women trainers. We discuss the negative consequences of perfectionism, including frustration,…

Pure Filth Dog Shampoo Review: Keeping Gundogs Healthy and Looking Their Best

Written By Charlotte Perrott As a woman who is passionate about training gundogs, I understand the importance of using high-quality products that can help keep my dogs healthy, happy, and…

From Both Sides: A Look at Rehoming Dogs

When you have to rehome a dog, it can be a heart-wrenching experience. You may have bonded with your four-legged friend for years, but sometimes circumstances beyond your control mean…

How to Remove Dog Odour and Stains: Tips for Gundog Owners

Owning a dog is a wonderful experience, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. One of the most common problems that many dog owners face is dealing…

Understanding and Managing Canine Arthritis: Symptoms, Treatments, and Lifestyle Changes

This post provides an overview of canine arthritis, including its prevalence, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. It also emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes, such as weight loss and physical therapy,…

Taking Training One Step At A Time – Transitional Behavioural Change in Dogs and Humans

As humans, we all experience a change in our lives at some point. Whether it’s a change in job, a move to a new city, or even just a change…

Preparing for Your First Gundog Working Test Competition: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction What is a gundog working test? A gundog working test competition is an event where gundogs and their handlers compete against each other in a variety of simulated hunting…

The Ultimate Guide to Making Dog Friendly Pancakes

There’s nothing quite like starting your day with a delicious pancake breakfast. But did you know that you can also make dog friendly pancakes for your dog? That’s right –…

Why Mindset Matters When Gundog Training

Having a positive mindset is essential to achieving success in life and our relationships with our dogs. Our thoughts can have powerful effects on how we view ourselves, the world…

LWDG Society Members Meet Up for a Day of Clay Shooting and Fun

This past Saturday, the LWDG Society Members gathered in Region 1 Scotland and The North for a day of fun arranged by Regional Organiser Sarah Drake. The group met up…

Episode 75: The Debate Around Needing To Be a Qualified Gundog Trainer

There is a big debate going on in the UK at the moment about whether or not you need to be a qualified gundog trainer. On one side of the…

Does your dog know it’s a dog?

Setting Expectations for Canine Behaviour It’s easy to forget that our beloved pets need structure and boundaries just as much as we do. Without guidance, a dog can quickly become…

The benefits of training a gundog with a place board

Gundog training is an important part of building a strong bond between you and your working dog. With the right tools and techniques, it can be both fun and effective…

How Far Have We Come When It Comes to Understanding Our Dogs

Welcome to a new LWDG series, I know that the world of dog training can be mind-boggling and books for me have always been a big draw to help me…

Training Your Dog Isn’t Meant To Be Complicated – Patterns Of Behaviour

Understanding how dogs learn in patterns is key to successful dog training and behaviour modification. By understanding the patterns of behaviour that our dogs form based on their experiences, we…

What ‘Don’t Worry My Dog Is Friendly’ really means – Out of control dogs in public places

” Don’t worry, my dog is friendly “. We’ve all heard it before and, usually, it comes just before someone else’s dog jumps on our dog or knocks them over…

Join us in celebrating the 4th Anniversary of the Ladies Working Dog Group!

It’s hard to believe that on the 20th of January, it will have been four years since the Ladies Working Dog Group was founded! We are so humbled and grateful…

Podcast Episode 71 : Everyone Has a Role to Play – How to Make Your Day On The Field a Success

If you want to ensure that your game shooting day is a success, it’s important to remember that everyone has a role to play. From the guns and beaters to…

An Inspiring Look Into the Life of Country Life Features Editor Paula Lester

Welcome to my interview with Paula Lester, Features Editor of Country Life Magazine and an inspiration to many! Paula has pursued her passion for the country as a true vocation…

The Power of Connection: Joining an Uplifting Network of Female Gundog Owners

Do you want to unlock your potential as a female gundog owner? Have you ever wished for more support and connection from other like-minded ladies? If so, I’m here to…

The LWDG 2022 Awards – Vote Now!

Are you ready to make your voice heard? Then don’t miss the opportunity to participate in the first-ever LWDG Community Awards!  Each vote will count toward determining the best content…

The similarities in training search dogs, and gundogs

Dogs are amazing creatures that provide us with companionship, love, and security. They are also incredibly versatile and can be trained to perform a variety of tasks, from gundog to…

Protecting Your Dog from Injury: Focus On Jumping

Written by Guest Expert Jo Cuddy – Zen Canine Therapy We all put so much time, effort, money and love into our precious gundogs and looking after their musculoskeletal health…

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